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IMMIGRATION SPOTLIGHT

In this week's edition:

Announcements: One To World Survey
Workshops: OPT, Travel, and Visa Workshops

ANNOUNCEMENTS

One To World Survey

One To World (OTW) provides international students in the New York metropolitan area the opportunity to get off campus, make new friends, and experience local culture and events. This survey is being conducted by an independent nonprofit consulting firm with the goal of learning how OTW can better serve you. If you are one of the first 100 respondents, you will receive a $5 gift card to use at the takeout location of your choice, using the Ritual app. Your answers will only be communicated to the independent consulting firm, the National Executive Service Corps (NESC), and your identity will never be revealed to OTW or your university. This survey is entirely confidential, but you will have the option to input your email so that you can receive your $5 gift card. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete!

Take the Survey

WORKSHOPS

OPT Live Q&A

May 4th | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
May 11th | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

After you've received your new OPT I-20, you should attend this OPT application Q&A session where an OGS advisor will go over the OPT application documents so you can make sure your application meets all the guidelines, and you can ask any final questions you have before you submit your application to USCIS! If you're just starting to familiarize yourself with OPT and need more introductory information, get started by reviewing the information on our Post-Completion OPT web page or attending the Post-Completion OPT workshop happening on May 10th (listed below)!

The Student Visa Application and Interview: What to Expect

May 5th l 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Learn about the process to get a US student visa, what to expect for the day of your visa interview, possible outcomes of your student visa application, and resources to turn to if your application is delayed or denied.

Travel Tips: What to Expect at US Borders/Airports

May 6th | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET | Zoom

What are your rights when crossing through international customs and immigration checkpoints? What kinds of questions might you be asked and how should you answer them? How has the pandemic and updated government guidance affected what you may experience? Do you need to worry about the information on your electronic devices? Join us to learn strategies for crossing through US customs, resources at NYU to rely on, and tips to develop a plan for your next international trip.

Post-Completion OPT Webinar

May 10th | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Are you an F-1 international student getting ready to graduate? This workshop is designed to give you a firm understanding of what OPT is (it's a form of work authorization for students in F-1 status), how to apply for OPT, the processing timeline, what documents you’ll need, travel advice, and reporting requirements. We also briefly cover tax, health insurance, and OPT extensions.